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Established in 1949, the Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA) is the only trade body solely dedicated to the sheet metalforming industry representing companies specialising in sheet metal, metalforming and fabrication. MMMA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary at MACH 2024 which takes place between 15-19 April at the NEC Birmingham. MMMA is very excited to […]

New for MACH 2024, Lloyds Bank is hosting a Sustainability Solutions Hub at Stand 18-650 in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). For manufacturers looking to understand where to begin on their journey to Net Zero or what support is available, we are on hand to help. Here, David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing […]

Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024 as The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launches its new Knowledge Hubs initiative, showcasing how to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency in manufacturing.

We’re looking forward to meeting manufacturers from across the country at MACH 2024, to hear about their strategies for the year ahead and discuss how we can support.
Here David Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds Bank, and James Selka, CEO of Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) discuss their ambitions for the sector in 2024.

The Education and Development (E&D) Zone at MACH 2024 is once again being sponsored by global metalcutting specialist, Sandvik Coromant. 

Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024. The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has made it its mission to spearhead growth by using its flagship event to launch its new Knowledge Hubs initiative. The programme showcases the latest technology to exhibitors, helping manufacturers learn more about […]

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) will use its flagship event, MACH 2024, to launch its new initiative to help UK manufacturers become more competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability. A series of Knowledge Hubs will feature at the exhibition, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 15-19 April 2024, all designed to encourage UK engineering-based […]

The UK’s engineering-based manufacturing sector has once again backed the industry’s largest trade show, booking more than 80% of floorspace at MACH 2024 with more than 200 days still to go before doors open at the NEC in Birmingham. Show organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) said it was delighted with the response but stressed […]

The countdown to MACH 2024, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, has reached an important landmark, with just one year to go before the doors to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham open for the UK’s national event for engineering-based manufacturing. In recognition of the landmark – and reaffirming their commitment […]

MACH 2024, already expected to be one of the most important exhibitions in the event’s illustrious history, is also set to the most sustainable. With challenges mounting for the UK’s engineering-based manufacturers, MACH 2024 organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association is taking a proactive approach to the current situation with a show-ready ethos that promotes the […]

XYZ Machine Tools, the largest seller of CNC machine tools in the UK, will be exhibiting a range of machines from their portfolio at MACH 2026. The stand, 20-160 will be displaying machines that will help a whole range of manufacturers to increase production as well as profit.  Toolrooom products fitted with ProtoTRAK controls  The toolroom range of products help producers of one-off and small batch numbers […]

Audi Sport wanted to improve the productivity, accuracy and reliability of its automotive measurements. It chose Hexagon solutions to verify component dimensions, from cubing models to individual parts, and to check fit and finish on car bodies throughout production. Audi Sport can now be confident it is producing the highest-quality finished vehicles. The range of […]

Stand 20-550 One of the most popular, most versatile all-electric tube bending machines manufactured by UK-based Unison Ltd will take centre stage on the company’s stand, no. 20-550, at MACH 2026. The machine in question, one of Unison’s ultra-precise Breeze 50 mm (maximum tube diameter) models, is a favoured choice among aerospace and automotive component […]

Stand 20-550 Manufacturers and subcontractors looking for high performance, intelligently priced fibre laser metal cutting at MACH 2026 could do well to explore the new Cross Series range of machines from Nukon Lasers UK. The sister company of leading tube bending machinery manufacturer Unison Ltd, Nukon Lasers UK is already well-known for its high quality […]

EAO expands its Series 09 with a new accessory: the mounting frame for the universal switch. The refined mounting frame enables easy and tool-free integration of up to eight Series 09 Universal Switches into the respective application. Thanks to eight integrated locking clips, the frame is mounted securely without the need for additional tools and […]

X3 Consulting has announced it will be exhibiting at this year’s MACH 2026, taking place from 20–24 April at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). Visitors can find the team on Stand 17-655, where they will be demonstrating how Sage X3 is helping manufacturers modernise operations, improve visibility, and strengthen financial control. As manufacturers face increasing pressure around supply […]

As one of the world’s leading superyacht builders, Feadship  has achieved a major breakthrough in marine component manufacturing by integrating MINGDA large-format industrial 3D printers  into its production workflow.   This strategic adoption of additive manufacturing has significantly reduced production costs, shortened lead times, and expanded design freedom—setting a new benchmark for additive manufacturing in the high-end shipbuilding industry. […]

As the automotive industry continues its transition toward electrification and smarter vehicle design, additive manufacturing is increasingly being adopted to support early-stage development and engineering validation. In Malaysia—a growing automotive hub in Southeast Asia—engineering teams involved in Toyota-related projects are using 3D printing to improve prototyping efficiency and development flexibility. Application Requirements These projects typically […]

Fintek to show advanced post-processing and surface finishing technologies at MACH 2026 on stand 18-12. Aimed at manufacturers with demanding production and quality neds, they will highlight machines designed to deliver speed, capacity and precision. Along with Orbitool, an innovative device to easily deburr cross-drilled holes. At the heart of the stand will be Fintek’s […]

Leading UK metrology equipment manufacturing specialist, Aberlink, invests in two new DN Solutions’ machine tools from Mills CNC.   The machines, the first DN Solutions’ machines acquired by Aberlink in its 33-year history, have significantly increased the company’s in-house machining capacity and capabilities helping to make its manufacturing processes more efficient, effective and productive.   […]